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conceit in Czech

conceit in Czech is metafora, přirovnání, domýšlivost — conceit means an excessively high opinion of oneself; vanity.

conceit in Czech

metafora
noun
(countable, rhetoric, literature) An ingenious expression or metaphorical idea, especially in extended form or used as a literary or rhetorical device. [from 16th c.]
přirovnání
noun
(countable, rhetoric, literature) An ingenious expression or metaphorical idea, especially in extended form or used as a literary or rhetorical device. [from 16th c.]
domýšlivost
noun
(uncountable) Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris. [from 17th c.]
nafoukanost
noun
(uncountable) Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris. [from 17th c.]
namyšlenost
noun
(uncountable) Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris. [from 17th c.]

What does "conceit" mean?

  1. noun An excessively high opinion of oneself; vanity.
    "His conceit made him impossible to work with."
  2. noun A clever or fanciful idea, especially one used as a literary device.
    "The novel is built around the conceit that the narrator is already dead."
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conceit in a sentence

  • His conceit made him impossible to work with.
  • Despite his fame, he showed no trace of conceit.
  • The novel is built around the conceit that the narrator is already dead.

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What is "conceit" in Czech?

"conceit" in Czech is metafora, přirovnání, domýšlivost. conceit means: An excessively high opinion of oneself; vanity.

How do you use "conceit" in a sentence?

Example: "His conceit made him impossible to work with." In Czech, "conceit" is metafora, přirovnání, domýšlivost.

Are there other ways to say "conceit" in Czech?

Yes — Czech has 5 translations listed for "conceit": metafora, přirovnání, domýšlivost, nafoukanost, namyšlenost.

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